{"product_id":"james-bond-thunderball-1990-turkish-book-turkey-ian-fleming","title":"James Bond - Thunderball 1990 Turkish Book Turkey Ian Fleming","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eJames Bond – Thunderball – Turkish Edition – Tay Yayınları (1990)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eThis is the Turkish-language edition of Thunderball, one of the most influential novels in the James Bond series written by Ian Fleming. Originally published in 1961, the novel is notable for its large-scale narrative involving nuclear threat, global stakes, and the criminal organization SPECTRE, elements that would go on to shape the direction of the Bond franchise in both literary and cinematic forms. Combining underwater action, espionage, and high-tension international conflict, Thunderball stands as one of the most ambitious Bond stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eThe James Bond series, created by Ian Fleming, stands as one of the most influential espionage franchises of the 20th century. Combining exotic locations, sophisticated danger, and a distinctly British sense of style, the novels introduced readers to a world of intelligence operations and international intrigue that would later become a global cultural phenomenon through its film adaptations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eThis particular edition was published in 1990 by Tay Yayınları as part of their highly successful Turkish James Bond series, which originally ran between 1983 and 1984 and consisted of a total of 14 titles. Following the strong commercial success of the initial print run, the same titles were reprinted multiple times up until 1990, with this edition representing one of the later reprints from that extended publication period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eA key identifying feature of the first printings is the price marking on the cover: copies priced at 200 or 250 lira belong to the original 1983–1984 editions, while other price variations indicate later reprints such as this one. This distinction plays an important role in determining collectibility and market value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eThe cover artwork for the entire series was created by Aslan Şükür, one of the most prolific and recognizable cover artists in Turkey. Closely associated with Tay Yayınları, Şükür produced thousands of comic book and novel covers starting from the early 1970s, becoming a defining figure in Turkish pulp and popular publishing. His work on the James Bond series reflects the visual storytelling style of the era, combining cinematic influence with bold, dramatic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eNotably, the cover of this edition features the likeness of Roger Moore, who was the active cinematic James Bond in 1983, reinforcing the connection between the literary and film versions of the character. Meanwhile, the rear covers consistently feature Sean Connery, the actor most closely associated with the early and iconic portrayal of Bond. This dual representation adds a unique cross-era cinematic dimension to the Turkish editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eFor collectors, while this is a later printing rather than a first edition, it still holds value as part of the complete Tay Yayınları James Bond set, especially for those aiming to assemble a full run of both early and later print variations within the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e• Title: Thunderball (Yıldırım Harekatı)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3038\"\u003e• Author: Ian Fleming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003e• Publisher: Tay Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3112\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003e• Series: James Bond (Tay Yayınları Turkish Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003e• Series Scope: 14 titles published between 1983–1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e• Edition Type: Later reprint from the original series run\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e• Reprint History: Multiple reprints issued until 1990 following strong sales of the first edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003e• First Edition Identifier: Cover price marked as 200 or 250 lira (not present on this edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003e• Cover Artist: Aslan Şükür\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3559\"\u003e• Cover Design: Features Roger Moore as James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3610\"\u003e• Rear Cover: Features Sean Connery as James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003e• CollectorAppeal: Large-scale Bond adventure featuring SPECTRE, valued as a later printing within the complete Turkish series set\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48002173173898,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_8e1e699d-73c6-4d8a-814d-5e0d69194647.jpg?v=1775824062","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/james-bond-thunderball-1990-turkish-book-turkey-ian-fleming","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}